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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.52, 162.66 and 74.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.52, 162.66 and 74.20 is: 111.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.52 : 162.66 = 74.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.52/162.66 = 74.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.52x = 162.66 × 74.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.52x = 12,069.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,069.37/108.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.22

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